Podcasts about salkinds

Pax takes Jaime and Shawn on a sleigh ride through the Salkinds' Santa Claus the movie starring Dudley Moore and a completely unhinged John Lithgow.

On this episode of the Nothing Worthwhile podcast, Moody and Groo check out Cannon films in all of its glory as they Superman IV – The Quest for Peace.Show Rundown: Retromade Podcast appearance, Survivor Series Wargames, WWE is bringing back Saturday Night's Main Event, Jesse “The Body” Ventura, Elton John can't see, John Mayer interviews Billy Joel, The Golden Bat Rule? Juan Soto signs with the NY Mets, James Gunn, WWE and A&E are back with LFG, Sidney J. Furie, The Salkinds, Cannon Films, Big Budget Cuts, Deleted Footage, Movie Fun Facts, Season 4 of Superman & Lois, Linkin Park is back and Moody and Groo answer the eternal question, “Can a movie be so bad, it's good?”Check out our next episode of Van Dammit, it's 1994 Streetfighter with Jean Claude Van Damme and Raul Julia.Check out our next episode of Nothing Worthwhile, as we wrap up Season Two of Tulsa King starring Sylvester Stallone.Rip ‘Em!

On this episode of the Nothing Worthwhile podcast, Moody and Groo check out Cannon films in all of its glory as they Superman IV – The Quest for Peace. Show Rundown: Retromade Podcast appearance, Survivor Series Wargames, WWE is bringing back Saturday Night's Main Event, Jesse “The Body” Ventura, Elton John can't see, John Mayer interviews Billy Joel, The Golden Bat Rule? Juan Soto signs with the NY Mets, James Gunn, WWE and A&E are back with LFG, Sidney J. Furie, The Salkinds, Cannon Films, Big Budget Cuts, Deleted Footage, Movie Fun Facts, Season 4 of Superman & Lois, Linkin Park is back and Moody and Groo answer the eternal question, “Can a movie be so bad, it's good?” Check out our next episode of Van Dammit, it's 1994 Streetfighter with Jean Claude Van Damme and Raul Julia. Check out our next episode of Nothing Worthwhile, as we wrap up Season Two of Tulsa King starring Sylvester Stallone. Rip ‘Em!

After 1984’s SUPERGIRL failed, the Salkinds were ready to get out of the Superman movie business and sold the rights to Golan & Globus of Cannon Films. Eager to get to work on the sequel, the producers went to star … Continue reading →

After the box office success of Superman II, the Salkinds wasted no time developing a story for the next entry in the cinematic saga of the Man of Steel. Ilya Salkind created an 8 page story outline for a third … Continue reading →

Technically the first ever quadruple-bill episode (if you also count the Richard Donner cut of Superman II, which we do), as voted for by Patrons of this podcast for, on the history and legacy of Episode Title ! The sequels to the previous episode on SupermanSUPERMAN II was inevitable after Richard Donner completed 75% of the movie, filmed at the same time as Superman (1978). His work on the sequel was halted during Superman's production, but as Superman flew into the box office and became a critical and financial success, the sequel was fired up again... and Donner himself was unceremoniously fired from the movie by the Salkinds, and replaced with Richard Lester; a move that didn't go down well with the cast and crew... SUPERMAN II: THE RICHARD DONNER CUT came about due to the open secret of Richard Donner's material existing in a vault somewhere. After a few legal issues, notably with the estate of Marlon Brando for the production of Superman Returns, a new 2001 DVD version of Superman also led to the discovery of 6 tonnes of unused, previously lost material shot by Richard Donner for Superman II. In an unprecedented (at the time) fan campaign to see Donner's cut, it was finally released to acclaim in 2006...SUPERMAN III is less of a Superman movie, and more of a comedy vehicle for the late, great Richard Pryor, but that didn't mean it was easy to get made. A lot of people were still annoyed at the Salkinds for their treatment of Richard Donner, including Christopher Reeve himself. Reeve almost didn't return as the iconic character, but changed his mind and relished playing Superman vs Superman (which was also almost the title of the movie), but in retrospect it would be a movie he wouldn't have too much fun with, despite the slapstick tone... SUPERMAN IV: THE QUEST FOR PEACE would only be made after the Salkinds sold the rights to The Cannon Group; a production company known for making low quality movies en masse to make as much profit as possible. Cannon's plan though was big franchises: they bought Superman with the intent of spending $36 million on Superman IV. They were also making Masters of the Universe, the first big screen adventure for He-Man. But Masters of the Universe's financial woes would drastically affect Superman IV, with disastrous consequences for the Superman franchise, and leading to a 19-year wait for Superman to return...I would love to hear your thoughts on Superman II, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, Superman III & Superman IV: The Quest for Peace !CONTACT.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.comSUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA....Give this podcast a five-star Rate & Review Join the Patreon | Send a

After Superman III came and went with a whimper in 1983, the Salkinds knew their Superman money machine was in trouble. So much so they were within a few years of making a deal with Cannon Films to take over the franchise. Yet they had one more play. A film that was in development even while Superman III was still in production. One that they were sure would bring a whole new audience to the DC property. Yes, they had Supergirl up their blue sleeves. Listen in as the boys return to the Superman property they started reviewing back in March, by going through the ‘off shoots'. Beginning with Supergirl and ending with a review of Batman V Superman Dawn of Justice (from Superman's POV) Garrett, Matt, and Adam are going to be looking at all ways DC tried keeping this property alive, and then dive into what the future holds for the Man of Steel. Be sure to stay tuned till the end, as the boys announce what they're going to be reviewing next week!

After Superman III came and went with a whimper in 1983, the Salkinds knew their Superman money machine was in trouble. So much so they were within a few years of making a deal with Cannon Films to take over the franchise. Yet they had one more play. A film that was in development even while Superman III was still in production. One that they were sure would bring a whole new audience to the DC property. Yes, they had Supergirl up their blue sleeves. Listen in as the boys return to the Superman property they started reviewing back in March, by going through the ‘off shoots'. Beginning with Supergirl and ending with a review of Batman V Superman Dawn of Justice (from Superman's POV) Garrett, Matt, and Adam are going to be looking at all ways DC tried keeping this property alive, and then dive into what the future holds for the Man of Steel. Be sure to stay tuned till the end, as the boys announce what they're going to be reviewing next week!

After Superman III and the following film Supergirl (which we'll get to in a couple months) failed to make much of a dent in the box office, as well as meet fan expectations, the Salkinds finally took the hint and sold the Superman property off. And who they sold it to is one of the most infamous stories in filmmaking history. Anyone who has seen the documentary Electric Bugaloo knows who and what the Cannon Group represented in the late 70s and early 80s. With schlock like the Death Wish sequels and Chuck Norris actioners in their resume, they were far from a respected film production company. Yet, with the purchase of the He-Man and Superman properties, they were intent on changing that perspective. Maybe we'll talk about what happened with Masters of the Universe another day. But for now, we talk about Superman IV: The Quest For Peace. Listen in as the boys dissect all of their thoughts on the movie going into this viewing, and then talk about what has been called one of the worst films of all time. The Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast has treaded waters like this before in the DC Universe. See our Catwoman and Batman and Robin reviews. Will this one be just as unpredictable? Only one way to find out! And be sure to stay until the end, as the guys reveal what their next retrospective will be. Hint: it's continuing a previous one.

With Richard Donner fully out of the picture and Richard Lester back in tow, the Salkinds could finally do the Superman movie they seemingly wanted to make from the beginning. The result, is the Superman film that many say was the beginning of the end of the Man of Steel. Well, all except Garrett of course. Despite writing many articles and doing a podcast on it in the past, Garrett has never been able to talk about Superman III long form. Listen in as he uses his The Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast to finally debate the Richard Pryor starring superhero movie. Is it really as bad as Matt thought the last time he watched it ten years ago? What side does Adam stand on this?

Though filmed at the same time, it is safe to say 1980's Superman II is of a different ilk than Richard Donner's Superman The Movie. Reason being the director was fired midway through, and what we got as a result was a very successful, if different feeling, film than Donner's 1978 seminal favorite. The boys get back together to talk about the theatrical cut of Superman II, as (partially) directed by Salkinds hire Richard Lester. But as the podcast goes on, Garrett and Matt really dug into the weeds of differences between the original cut and 2006's Richard Donner Cut. Which one is better? And how is the movie overall? Thank you all for the support as we get into a series Garrett has been wanting to cover for years. And be sure to come back next week as Garrett FINALLY gets to talk about Superman III long form. Much to one of his partner's chagrin.

As the credits continue to roll, we talk about a recent sighting of the Super Dooper Looper, Jon's film theory that links multiple Santa movies together, the movie that sunk the Salkinds, and revisit the cast as their names appear on-screen.   Join us as we discuss Minute 105 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

For our latest venture into Development Hell, we take on one of the biggest, most infamous examples of a film that never came to be: Tim Burton's Superman Lives. In the first part of our deepest dive yet, we start most people's first exposure to the story, Kevin Smith's story of getting hired to write the script. We examine Smith's story and dissect his script, but to really lay the groundwork for this tale we need to get to know the producer who hired Smith to begin with, Jon Peters. We relive the most intense and absurd of their filming experiences, revel in the early years of the View Askewniverse, ponder whether Jon Peters thinks Barbara Streisand can read, learn something new about sex worker hair trends of the 70s, and so, so much more. Listen as we rifle through the vast and numerous filing cabinets that hold this story, as we wish Warner Bros had done before Peters could get his hands on Supes' rights from the Salkinds. CW: Sexism, homophobia, violent behavior, comparisons to Donald Trump, mention of the Heidi Fleiss Hollywood Madame case -- and that's all just Jon Peters! Podcasts plugged in this episode: The Geeky Dad Podcast (@geekydadpodcast on Twitter) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derazzled/support

"When you've got a hit like we have, Patch, the people don't wanna wait a whole year, they're dying for a sequel! A sequel. That's it. We'll bring it out on March 25, and we'll call it... Christmas II!" With the Superman series flatening, the Salkinds decide to produce the first major live action Santa Claus movie. Learn how Dudley Moore would become the star... despite not playing Santa and how his spirits were down once he was seeing what he was making. Also, hear how even with an expensive marketing campaign, this bomb ended the short Hollywood careers of the Salkinds. Facebook Instagram Patreon

►Start with Your Guide to Supergirl https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/e/your-guide-to-supergirl-1984/   Less than a year and a half after Superman III had a watery reception, to say the least, the Man of Steel had to move over for his younger cousin, Supergirl. Instead of debuting in Superman's third outing, the Salkinds made her own film featuring Oscar-winning stars such as Peter O'Toole and Faye Dunaway. They also chose to have her fight a wannabe occultist instead of a comic book-style villain. Needless to say, this wasn't a winning formula, and the film bombed at the box office and received abysmal reviews causing Supergirl to go dark for 20 years. Now nearly 40 years later, is Supergirl actually so bad it's good? Join Corbin as he fights a storm dragon to review Supergirl to find out! Question after the show: Is Supergirl so bad it's good? ►Email me at silverscreenguide95@gmail.com   Find Out What We're Watching Every Week: ►Corbin's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/cwriley95/ ►Allen's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/rankineugallen/   1984 Reviews ►Last Weeks Review: Superman III (1983) https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/e/superman-iii-1983-movie-review-third-in-superman-review-series/ ►Superman & Batman Reviews https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/category/batman-reviews/ ►Ghostbusters Reviews https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/category/ghostbusters-movie-reviews/ ►Indiana Jones Reviews https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/category/indiana-jones-movie-reviews/ ►Terminator Reviews https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/category/terminator-reviews/ ►Karate Kid Reviews https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/category/karate-kid-movie-reviews/ ►Dune (1984) Review https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/e/dune-1984-movie-review-second-in-dune-movie-review-series/ ►Start Trek 3: The Search for Spock Review https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/e/star-trek-iii-the-search-for-spock-1984-movie-review-third-in-star-trek-movie-review-series/ ►Find many, many more 1980's reviews in the archives at https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/ --------------------------------- Upcoming reviews: *Due to COVID-19 episode release dates are subject to change* Subscribe to the podcast to hear these exciting upcoming reviews! ►Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (5/16) ►Steel (5/23) ►Superman Returns (5/30) ►Man of Steel (6/6) ►Support the podcast | Get bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/silverscreenguide   Follow SSG on your favorite platforms! ►OFFICIAL WEBSITE ►SUBSCRIBE ON iTunes ►SUBSCRIBE ON YouTube ►FOLLOW ON Spotify ►FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK ►FOLLOW ON TWITTER ►SUBSCRIBE ON STITCHER ►SUBSCRIBE ON Listen Notes ►SUBSCRIBE ON TuneIn + Alexa Also available on Deezer, Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro, and Castbox   Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:07 - Discussion 00:24:29 - Closing   Silver Screen Guide is dedicated to delivering the best guides and reviews for movies, TV shows, and video games. Follow our podcast for a new movie review every Monday and follow our YouTube channel for reviews and guides of brand new movies along with classics. We love talking about movies and we love talking about them with you. When you follow us on your favorite platforms and share with your friends you'll never miss your guide to the silver screen.

Less than a year and a half after Superman III had a watery reception, to say the least, the Man of Steel had to move over for his younger cousin, Supergirl. Instead of debuting in Superman's third outing, the Salkinds made her own film featuring Oscar-winning stars such as Peter O'Toole and Faye Dunaway. They also chose to have her fight a wannabe occultist instead of a comic book-style villain. Needless to say, this wasn't a winning formula, and the film bombed at the box office and received abysmal reviews causing Supergirl to go dark for 20 years. Now nearly 40 years later, is Supergirl actually so bad it's good? Join Corbin as he fights a storm dragon to guide you through the production, behind-the-scenes drama, box-office, and impact of Supergirl! Subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss the full review coming next Monday!   Find Out What We're Watching Every Week: ►Corbin's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/cwriley95/ ►Allen's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/rankineugallen/   1984 Reviews ►Last Weeks Review: Superman III (1983) https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/e/superman-iii-1983-movie-review-third-in-superman-review-series/ ►Superman & Batman Reviews https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/category/batman-reviews/ ►Ghostbusters Reviews https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/category/ghostbusters-movie-reviews/ ►Indiana Jones Reviews https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/category/indiana-jones-movie-reviews/ ►Terminator Reviews https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/category/terminator-reviews/ ►Karate Kid Reviews https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/category/karate-kid-movie-reviews/ ►Dune (1984) Review https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/e/dune-1984-movie-review-second-in-dune-movie-review-series/ ►Start Trek 3: The Search for Spock Review https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/e/star-trek-iii-the-search-for-spock-1984-movie-review-third-in-star-trek-movie-review-series/ ►Find many, many more 1980's reviews in the archives at https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/ --------------------------------- Upcoming reviews: *Due to COVID-19 episode release dates are subject to change* Subscribe to the podcast to hear these exciting upcoming reviews! ►Supergirl (5/9) ►Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (5/16) ►Steel (5/23) ►Superman Returns (5/30) ►Support the podcast | Get bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/silverscreenguide   Follow SSG on your favorite platforms! ►OFFICIAL WEBSITE ►SUBSCRIBE ON iTunes ►SUBSCRIBE ON YouTube ►FOLLOW ON Spotify ►FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK ►FOLLOW ON TWITTER ►SUBSCRIBE ON STITCHER ►SUBSCRIBE ON Listen Notes ►SUBSCRIBE ON TuneIn + Alexa Also available on Deezer, Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro, and Castbox   Silver Screen Guide is dedicated to delivering the best guides and reviews for movies, TV shows, and video games. Follow our podcast for a new movie review every Monday and follow our YouTube channel for reviews and guides of brand new movies along with classics. We love talking about movies and we love talking about them with you. When you follow us on your favorite platforms and share with your friends you'll never miss your guide to the silver screen.

"From this day on, now and forever, you will bring all our gifts to all the children in all the world and all this to be done on Christmas Eve" Santa Claus the Movie is what you'd call an 80's cult classic. It's a Christmas movie that most people don't like, but I find it a major guilty pleasure. Learn why I defend this movie, along with going into the history of the Salkind family, which involves Greta Garbo, a Japanese monster movie, the Three Musketeers and how the production of Superman would set in many of the ideas that would be reused on Santa Claus the Movie. Facebook Instagram Patreon

On Episode 38, Jim and Jay hear fascinating and detailed new stories about filming the Superman Metropolis scenes from the New York Location Manager himself, Chris Coles! Why did Lois Lane's terrace location change? Who got a suitcase filled with cash to make it happen? Who turned on the lights in New York at just the right time? Where did they really get that boat? Chris Coles knows and he was in the middle of it all! Plus Superman II, III, Supergirl, Santa Claus the Movie, Chaplin and so much more. Location is everything and this episode is prime real estate!

Jay Towers & Jim Bowers were preparing for this Superman II 40th Anniversary interview with Jack O'Halloran when they learned the heartbreaking news that legendary Superman Director Richard Donner passed away at 91 years old. In Episode 36, Jack opens up on becoming the Kryptonian villain 'Non' and why he felt Dick Donner was the best director he's ever worked with. Jack gets right into everything you want to know about Brando, Hackman, Stamp, the flying, the special fx's and if that wasn't SUPER enough Ursa herself Sarah Douglas flies into our interview to surprise Jim and Jack and pay tribute to Donner. The Making of Superman The Movie author David Michael Petrou also delivers a very special message as he remembers his time working with Richard Donner. The Adventure continues and we'll never forget our beloved friend who made us believe a man can fly!

In 1981 we knew a man could fly, but we were still excited to get another dose of the Man of Steel. And this time he's battling three nasty Kryptonians. Superman 2 turns 40 this week, so we take a look back as the adventure continues.   Superman 2 was highly anticipated by audiences, but had a lot of drama behind the scenes. Either way, it's a movie we still enjoy. Jay and Josh look back to the Super Sequel.    News Would you like your very own miniature arcade? Even if it's paper, this new find is pretty cool! We have an update on the Cheerios challenged issued by John Oliver Grab your wallet, because McFarlane Toys have a cool ‘66 Batman playset Sylvester Stallone teases a Rocky IV Director's Cut What we're Enjoying Jay enjoyed Netflix's new zombie movie from Zack Snyder, “Army of the Dead”. But it may make you think twice next time you're in Las Vegas. Shua has been listening to Marvel's Wastelanders: Old Man Starlord podcast. A new way to experience the Marvel characters.  Enjoy Movies In 1981 Americans finally got to experience the sequel to the smash hit Superman-The Movie with Christopher Reeve. Fans had been anticipating the release since the hint of General Zod and his cronies at the beginning of the first movie. The three villains were cast out of Kryptonian society with no dignity or remorse. But it was nothing compared to how the Salkinds were about to treat their director Richard Donner. He was quickly replaced with Hard Day's Night director Richard Lester.     Hollywood drama aside, there was a whole generation of kids that thought Superman 2 hit all the marks.  The action, humor, and comic bookiness of the film felt like a perfect balance even if it didn't entirely stand the test of time.    Did you enjoy Superman 2? What's your story? Let us know by sending us and electronic-M to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com or join in on the fun on our discord channel.  

In episode 167 of the Man of Screen Podcast, Mike Zummo reaches his penultimate episode covering Season 1 of “Superboy”, produced by the Salkinds. First were going to a club and were going to deal with hypnosis because we always need ways to get the punk rock teenagers under control. But were going to have a twist. Were going to have a biker entering the club with a large snake draped around his neck. Who is this masked man? What is the club owners true motive? What is the scary truth about the “Black Flamingo”? And then were going to take a trip. A trip back in time. Because Superboy is going to get sucked backwards through time after running into an eccentric scientist. Hes back to the Golden Age of Film, where he will encounter pretty starlets, movie executives and blackmailers. And what is this starlets connection to Shuster University? What happens when Superboy visits “Hollywood”? Also, here are the links from Dave McElvenneys email: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Underground https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/episode-86-reversal-of-fortune/ Next time: Were going to finish coverage of Season 1 with “Succubus” and “Luthor Unleashed”. Feedback for this show can be sent to: manofscreen@gmail.com Check out the homepage for the show. Or you can find the show on Facebook and on Twitter The Man of Screen podcast is a member of the Two True Freaks Internet Radio Network.

In episode 151 of the Man of Screen podcast Mike Zummo moves into alternating coverage of the Ruby Spears Superman and Superboy with the first two episodes of the live-action Superboy show produced by the Salkinds. For our first episode, the introductory episode of Superboy shows us Lana Lang getting a visit from her estranged father. He tries to reach out to her to bridge the gap between himself and her daughter. Does it work? Will they fix their relationship? What role does Lex Luthor play? What is the curse behind “The Jewel of Techecal”? Then, were going to finish this episode off with Superboy dating. Why not? Hes in college. Hes got hormones. Why wouldnt he date in his Clark Kent identity? But what does this girlfriend say about Clark Kents taste in women? Is she good for him? Is she a spoiled brat? Does she know her fathers a crime boss? Or is she “A Kind of Princess”? Next time: Back to Ruby Spears with “The Big Scoop” and “Triple Play” and the Superman Family Album stories “Overnight with the Scouts” and “The Circus”. Feedback for this show can be sent to: manofscreen@gmail.com Check out the homepage for the show. Or you can find the show on Facebook and on Twitter The Man of Screen podcast is a member of the Two True Freaks Internet Radio Network.

In episode 151 of the Man of Screen podcast Mike Zummo moves into alternating coverage of the Ruby Spears Superman and Superboy with the first two episodes of the live-action Superboy show produced by the Salkinds. For our first episode, the introductory episode of Superboy shows us Lana Lang getting a visit from her estranged father. He tries to reach out to her to bridge the gap between himself and her daughter. Does it work? Will they fix their relationship? What role does Lex Luthor play? What is the curse behind “The Jewel of Techecal”? Then, were going to finish this episode off with Superboy dating. Why not? Hes in college. Hes got hormones. Why wouldnt he date in his Clark Kent identity? But what does this girlfriend say about Clark Kents taste in women? Is she good for him? Is she a spoiled brat? Does she know her fathers a crime boss? Or is she “A Kind of Princess”? Next time: Back to Ruby Spears with “The Big Scoop” and “Triple Play” and the Superman Family Album stories “Overnight with the Scouts” and “The Circus”. Feedback for this show can be sent to: manofscreen@gmail.com Check out the homepage for the show. Or you can find the show on Facebook and on Twitter The Man of Screen podcast is a member of the Two True Freaks Internet Radio Network.

The Blackout of 1977 in New York City couldn't shut down Superman! Now 42 years later, the author of 'The Making of Superman The Movie' is answering all of our questions. David Michael Petrou chats with Jay & Jim about the cast, the crew, the filming and some stories you didn't know! Our 15th podcast just may be the most super of them all!

This week on DC TV Classics, Keith Chow and Adam Starcaster analyze the first incarnation of an extended DC Universe, 1984’s Supergirl. Directed by Jeannot Szwarc, the Salkinds attempted to broaden the universe created in the Christopher Reeve Superman movies by exploring the adventures of his “cousin” Kara Zor-El. Starring Helen Slater in the title […] The post DC TV Classics 49 – Supergirl appeared first on DC TV Podcasts.

This week on DC TV Classics, Keith Chow and Adam Starcaster analyze the first incarnation of an extended DC Universe, 1984's Supergirl. Directed by Jeannot Szwarc, the Salkinds attempted to broaden the universe created in the Christopher Reeve Superman movies by exploring the adventures of his "cousin" Kara Zor-El. Starring Helen Slater in the title role and Faye Dunaway -- as the villainous witch Selena, Supergirl failed to meet the box office heights of its predecessors. Despite its box office struggles, the movie will go down in history as the first mainstream female superhero film, paving the way for current franchises like Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel as well as the Maiden of Might's own hit television series! DC TV Classics is a joint production between Hard NOC Media and DC TV Podcasts. Find DC TV Classics on: Social Media: Facebook – DCTVClassics – Instagram Subscribe: iTunes – Stitcher Radio – YouTube – DC TV Podcasts  – Google Play – iHeartRadio Contact: dctvclassics@gmail.com Support: TeePublic Store

It was 40 years ago Superman the movie hit the big screen to make you believe a man could fly. In a special extended edition Kryptonian memory bank, we take a look back at how Warner Brothers and the Salkinds promoted this film with our special guest Brian Mckernan, and how did a kid from New Jersey, make the transition to Superman!? Hear Christopher Reeve, in his own words in another rare Petrou interview.

We talk about the first 2 Superman movies (1978 and 1980), and in particular the craziness that was going on behind the scenes with Alexander and Ilya Salkind and Richard Donner, just to get these movies made! What was the original story arc supposed to look like? Why is it that when you watch the Donner cuts of Superman I and II they essentially have the same ending, with Superman turning the earth backward? We explain all this and more, including the cutthroat methods of the Salkinds, the removal of Richard Donner as director before Superman II and the subsequent rewrites and reshoots of much of his work on Superman II, the addition of Richard Lester, and the eventual creation of the Donner Cut of each film.

Richard Donner, Christopher Reeve, even Richard Lester and the Salkinds, all had declared they were done with Superman. After a disappointing Superman 3 and a disastrous Supergirl the franchise seemed more toxic than kryptonite and the rights were sold off to cheapo genre film company Cannon Films. But despite star Reeves' earlier comments distancing himself from the character, Reeve again returned in exchange for both control over the story and a guarantee his pet project Street Smart would be made. The film ended up a notorious Nuclear Man sized bomb, but is it as bad as is thought? Listen to Jakob, Stuart, and Arnie's review to find out!

Richard Donner, Christopher Reeve, even Richard Lester and the Salkinds, all had declared they were done with Superman. After a disappointing Superman 3 and a disastrous Supergirl the franchise seemed more toxic than kryptonite and the rights were sold off to cheapo genre film company Cannon Films. But despite star Reeves' earlier comments distancing himself from the character, Reeve again returned in exchange for both control over the story and a guarantee his pet project Street Smart would be made. The film ended up a notorious Nuclear Man sized bomb, but is it as bad as is thought? Listen to Jakob, Stuart, and Arnie's review to find out! {Superman Series} {DC Comics Series} {Comic Book Movie Series}

Richard Donner, Christopher Reeve, even Richard Lester and the Salkinds, all had declared they were done with Superman. After a disappointing Superman 3 and a disastrous Supergirl the franchise seemed more toxic than kryptonite and the rights were sold off to cheapo genre film company Cannon Films. But despite star Reeves' earlier comments distancing himself from the character, Reeve again returned in exchange for both control over the story and a guarantee his pet project Street Smart would be made. The film ended up a notorious Nuclear Man sized bomb, but is it as bad as is thought? Listen to Jakob, Stuart, and Arnie's review to find out!

Richard Donner, Christopher Reeve, even Richard Lester and the Salkinds, all had declared they were done with Superman. After a disappointing Superman 3 and a disastrous Supergirl the franchise seemed more toxic than kryptonite and the rights were sold off to cheapo genre film company Cannon Films. But despite star Reeves' earlier comments distancing himself from the character, Reeve again returned in exchange for both control over the story and a guarantee his pet project Street Smart would be made. The film ended up a notorious Nuclear Man sized bomb, but is it as bad as is thought? Listen to Jakob, Stuart, and Arnie's review to find out!

Richard Donner, Christopher Reeve, even Richard Lester and the Salkinds, all had declared they were done with Superman. After a disappointing Superman 3 and a disastrous Supergirl the franchise seemed more toxic than kryptonite and the rights were sold off to cheapo genre film company Cannon Films. But despite star Reeves' earlier comments distancing himself from the character, Reeve again returned in exchange for both control over the story and a guarantee his pet project Street Smart would be made. The film ended up a notorious Nuclear Man sized bomb, but is it as bad as is thought? Listen to Jakob, Stuart, and Arnie's review to find out!

With Christopher Reeve growing tired of wearing tights Warner Bros and the Salkinds attempted to recreate the magic with Supergirl. In her first starring role Helen Slater plays Superman's cousin who has come to Earth to recover the power supply to her dying city. With a witch as Supergirl's nemesis, does this film capture the excitement of Richard Donner's original? Listen to Arnie, Stuart, and Jakob's review to find out!

With Christopher Reeve growing tired of wearing tights Warner Bros and the Salkinds attempted to recreate the magic with Supergirl. In her first starring role Helen Slater plays Superman's cousin who has come to Earth to recover the power supply to her dying city. With a witch as Supergirl's nemesis, does this film capture the excitement of Richard Donner's original? Listen to Arnie, Stuart, and Jakob's review to find out! {Superman Series} {DC Comics Series} {Comic Book Movie Series}

With Christopher Reeve growing tired of wearing tights Warner Bros and the Salkinds attempted to recreate the magic with Supergirl. In her first starring role Helen Slater plays Superman's cousin who has come to Earth to recover the power supply to her dying city. With a witch as Supergirl's nemesis, does this film capture the excitement of Richard Donner's original? Listen to Arnie, Stuart, and Jakob's review to find out!

With Christopher Reeve growing tired of wearing tights Warner Bros and the Salkinds attempted to recreate the magic with Supergirl. In her first starring role Helen Slater plays Superman's cousin who has come to Earth to recover the power supply to her dying city. With a witch as Supergirl's nemesis, does this film capture the excitement of Richard Donner's original? Listen to Arnie, Stuart, and Jakob's review to find out!

With Christopher Reeve growing tired of wearing tights Warner Bros and the Salkinds attempted to recreate the magic with Supergirl. In her first starring role Helen Slater plays Superman's cousin who has come to Earth to recover the power supply to her dying city. With a witch as Supergirl's nemesis, does this film capture the excitement of Richard Donner's original? Listen to Arnie, Stuart, and Jakob's review to find out!